Ohio Governor Mike DeWine asked President Donald Trump to rethink ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants. This request follows a Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to remove Haitians and Syrians from the TPS program.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is a Republican.
He urged President Donald Trump to reconsider ending TPS for Haitian migrants.
TPS is a program that protects people from countries affected by disaster or conflict, allowing them to stay temporarily in the U.S.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
Thousands of Haitians and Syrians currently have TPS status in the U.S.
The Trump administration had planned to end TPS protections.
DeWine's call came shortly after the Supreme Court decision was announced.
The issue affects migration policy and humanitarian protection in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump said that the typical 401(k) retirement account increased by almost $30,000 in 13 months during his second term. However, data from Fidelity Investments shows the average increase was about $9,454, much less than Trump’s claim.
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President Trump stated a typical 401(k) balance grew by nearly $30,000 in 13 months.
The S&P 500 stock index rose about 24% between January 2025 and June 2026.
Fidelity Investments analyzed 401(k) accounts for 25 million people across 26,000 plans.
The average 401(k) increase across age groups was around $9,454, about one-third of Trump’s figure.
The highest average increase by age group was about $16,000 for people aged 55 to 59.
Many 401(k) balances are affected by contributions as well as stock market gains.
Median gains (middle value) may be lower than the average because large accounts raise the average.
Only 10% to 20% of Americans have 401(k) balances as large as $200,000, which would be needed for a $30,000 gain.
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Senator Todd Young discussed a tense moment with Senator Mark Kelly amid criticism from President Trump about a video Kelly helped release. The video told military members not to follow illegal orders and was produced by Kelly and five other lawmakers.
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Senator Todd Young represents Indiana and is a Republican.
Senator Mark Kelly represents Arizona and is a Democrat.
In November, Kelly and five other lawmakers made a video advising military members not to obey illegal orders.
President Donald Trump criticized Kelly for this video.
Young spoke about a difficult encounter with Kelly during a TV interview.
The discussion took place on ABC News’s show “This Week.”
The issue involved differing views on military orders and loyalty.
The event reflects ongoing political tensions involving President Trump and members of Congress.
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A severe heatwave in Europe has caused over 1,300 extra deaths since June 21, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Several countries, including Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, set new temperature records, reaching above 40°C in some places.
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The heatwave has caused 1,300 more deaths than usual in Europe since June 21.
Germany recorded its highest temperature ever at 41.7°C in eastern Brandenburg.
Poland hit a new record temperature of 40.5°C in the town of Slubice.
The Czech Republic reached 41.1°C, its second record in two days.
Most additional deaths are among people aged 65 and older.
France reported about 1,000 extra deaths since Wednesday, with many people dying at home.
The heatwave forced some events to be canceled, such as the Dutch Defqon.1 music festival and Paris’s pride march.
Climate change is making Europe heat up twice as fast as the world average, leading to more frequent extreme heat events.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended President Donald Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians living legally in the U.S. The Supreme Court recently supported this decision.
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TPS is a program that allows people from certain countries to live and work temporarily in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home country.
President Trump’s administration decided to end TPS for people from Haiti.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the administration’s choice to end the program for Haitians.
Markwayne Mullin is the current Secretary of Homeland Security.
Mullin publicly supported the administration’s action on TPS during a statement.
TPS is meant as a temporary measure, not a permanent immigration status.
Haitians who had TPS now face losing their legal protection to stay in the U.S.
This decision affects people who have been living legally in the U.S. under TPS from Haiti.
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A scientific journal recently removed two papers from the 1940s by physicist Max Planck due to what appears to be a copyright or publishing error. Historians found that the journal’s removal was likely caused by a mistaken use of an automated system and not because of any problems with the science itself.
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Max Planck was a German physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and won a Nobel Prize in 1918.
Two of Planck’s papers from the 1940s were retracted and removed by the journal Naturwissenschaften (now The Science of Nature).
The papers were removed completely, with empty files left online and a note saying they were withdrawn due to an article violation.
The journal’s editor was unaware of the retractions until contacted by a reporter.
Historians Yves Gingras and Mahdi Khelfaoui investigated and said the retractions likely came from a publisher’s misunderstanding of copyright rules or past publishing methods.
The papers’ removal may have been triggered by an automated algorithm mistaking them for duplicate publications.
Both papers were philosophical reflections and not questioned for scientific accuracy.
The retractions seem tied to the switch to electronic publishing and how old papers were archived digitally.
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The US Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, has told migrants on temporary protected status (TPS) to either apply for permanent residency or leave the country. This follows a Supreme Court decision ending TPS protections for many Haitian and Syrian immigrants, potentially leading to their deportation despite ongoing dangers in their home countries.
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TPS is a temporary legal status given to people fleeing war, disaster, or dangerous conditions in their home countries.
The Supreme Court ruled to end TPS for about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians.
Homeland Security will offer deported migrants plane tickets and $2,100 to help them restart their lives if they return home.
Haiti has been unstable since a 2010 earthquake, and Syria has been in a civil war since 2012.
The State Department still warns against travel to Haiti and Syria due to violence and crime.
Many Haitian immigrants have lived and worked in the US for years and oppose the decision.
Ohio's governor and some Republican lawmakers criticized the Supreme Court ruling and support extending TPS for Haitians.
Approximately 1.7 million people from 17 countries hold TPS in the US.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will send a housing bill, approved by both the House and Senate, to President Trump on Monday. President Trump previously said he would not sign the bill unless the Senate also works on an elections bill that he opposes.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is a Republican from Louisiana.
The housing bill passed with strong support from both the House and Senate.
President Trump has not yet agreed to sign the housing bill.
Trump wants the Senate to act on an elections bill before he signs the housing bill.
The elections bill is opposed by President Trump.
The housing bill aims to address housing issues, but specific details are not given in this article.
Johnson plans to send the bill to President Trump on Monday.
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A small plane carrying 10 skydivers and a pilot crashed in Tomblaine, eastern France, killing everyone on board. The accident happened near a residential area shortly after takeoff, and an official investigation has begun to find out why the crash occurred.
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Eleven people died: one pilot and 10 passengers, including five experienced instructors and five first-time skydivers.
The plane belonged to a parachute school and took off from Nancy-Essey airfield before crashing around 11:00 local time.
Relatives watched the crash happen as they had gathered to see the first-time skydivers jump.
The crash site was close to houses and a shopping center but did not cause additional injuries.
Half of the skydivers who died were nurses, according to a local nursing official.
This is the deadliest private plane crash in France’s history, excluding military and commercial flights.
Weather conditions, including a heatwave in the region, might be considered during the investigation but no clear cause is known yet.
Emergency teams provided medical and psychological support to relatives and witnesses.
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Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, said he and his democratic socialist allies are bringing a national political message focused on helping working Americans. They have recently won several Democratic primary races in New York, signaling a shift in the party’s approach to address economic struggles across the country.
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Mamdani and his allies won Democratic nominations in multiple New York congressional and state legislature races.
They promote a "New Deal understanding" to address working Americans' economic difficulties.
Mamdani views their message as a national crisis, not just a local issue.
Some moderate Democrats have criticized Mamdani's movement, calling it extreme and socialist.
Mamdani highlighted achievements like rent freezes for about one million apartments and free childcare for two-year-olds in New York.
He argues that his approach is practical and aimed at delivering real results for working people.
Mamdani criticized party leadership for not offering a clear positive vision beyond opposing President Trump.
He believes the Democratic Party must explain how its policies help working Americans, not just oppose the president.
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U.S. Representative Julia Letlow won the Republican Senate nomination in Louisiana with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. Letlow defeated John Fleming in the runoff and pledged to support President Trump’s agenda in the Senate.
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Julia Letlow won the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana.
President Trump endorsed Letlow to replace Senator Bill Cassidy.
Letlow beat state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff election.
Cassidy had voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial.
Letlow promised to work closely with President Trump.
Trump has been backing challengers to GOP lawmakers who opposed him.
Some Trump-backed candidates won recent elections, while others lost.
Letlow’s win is part of Trump’s effort to support loyal Republicans ahead of 2026.
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Republican Representative Mark Harris from North Carolina said Congress will probably have to use a special budget process called reconciliation to approve more money for the Pentagon related to a war involving Iran. This process helps bypass a Senate rule that allows a minority of senators to block bills.
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Rep. Mark Harris is a Republican from North Carolina.
Harris discussed the need to fund military actions involving Iran.
He said Congress might use budget reconciliation to approve the funding.
Budget reconciliation is a way to pass bills in the Senate with a simple majority.
The Senate filibuster allows a minority of senators to block normal legislation requiring 60 votes.
Using reconciliation avoids the filibuster obstacle in the Senate.
This approach is seen as necessary because Senate Democrats might block regular funding bills.
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Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries are still searching for survivors four days after two strong earthquakes hit La Guaira state. The government says 1,450 people have died, many buildings were damaged, and thousands are missing.
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Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela last Wednesday.
The death toll reported by the government is 1,450 people.
More than 770 buildings have collapsed or been damaged.
Around 2,600 rescue workers from various countries are helping with search efforts.
Nearly 140 search dogs are assisting rescue teams.
Thousands of people are reported missing in digital databases used by families.
Aftershocks measuring 4.2 and 4.5 continued to shake the area.
The Venezuelan military and police are patrolling La Guaira, restricting access with special permits.
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Senator Thom Tillis said it is very unlikely that the SAVE America Act will pass in the Senate before the midterm elections. He mentioned this while discussing the law’s impact on states like North Carolina, which already require voters to show ID.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and a member of the Republican Party.
The SAVE America Act focuses on voter eligibility and election laws.
Tillis said passing this act in the Senate before midterms is “impossible.”
North Carolina already has a voter ID requirement.
Tillis spoke about this during an interview on CNN with Jake Tapper.
The SAVE America Act is intended to protect or change voting rules across states.
The midterm elections will take place later this year.
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Ukraine has continued attacking Russian oil refineries with drones, setting fire to a major refinery in southern Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages in Russia and promised to protect oil facilities and increase fuel production.
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Ukrainian drones caused a fire at a large oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, southern Russia.
One person died and another was injured due to falling drone debris in the area.
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian military and energy facilities to reduce Moscow's income for the war.
Russian fuel shortages have led to long lines at gas stations and fuel rationing in some regions.
President Putin said the attacks aim to divide Russian society and push Russia toward negotiations.
Putin rejected Ukraine’s proposal to limit fighting to the four regions Russia annexed.
Another Russian refinery in the Yaroslavl region was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Ukraine’s attacks target energy infrastructure as part of their long-term strategy in the conflict.
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Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut supports a new bill to raise the minimum wage in the U.S. The proposal would increase the hourly pay from $7.25 to $25 gradually over time.
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Sen. Chris Murphy is a Democrat from Connecticut.
He introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage.
The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
The bill aims to increase the minimum wage to $25 per hour.
The increase would happen gradually, not all at once.
The bill reflects a push for higher pay for workers.
This is a topic of debate within the Democratic Party and nationwide.
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A country club in Caraballeda, Venezuela, has been changed into a temporary hospital to help people affected by recent earthquakes. Survivors are receiving medical care, food, water, and clothes at this location.
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The country club is located in Caraballeda, in the state of La Guaira, Venezuela.
It was converted into a makeshift hospital after devastating earthquakes hit the area.
People injured by the earthquakes are being treated there.
Survivors are sleeping on mattresses placed outside on the grass.
Helicopters carrying aid have been landing at this temporary hospital.
Those who lost their homes are being given food, water, and clothing.
Caraballeda is one of the worst affected towns from the earthquakes.
The report comes from BBC Mundo correspondent Norberto Paredes.
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Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam from Virginia expressed doubt that President Donald Trump will sign a bipartisan housing bill. Subramanyam criticized Trump for canceling the bill signing and mentioned that Trump has shown little concern about rising costs.
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is a Democrat from Virginia.
He spoke on NewsNation’s program "The Hill Sunday."
Subramanyam criticized President Trump for canceling the signing of a bipartisan housing bill.
The bill in question involves cooperation from both political parties.
Subramanyam doubts that Trump will sign the housing bill.
Subramanyam said Trump has stated he does not care much about rising costs.
The discussion took place amidst concerns about housing affordability.
The bill aims to address housing issues through bipartisan support.
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Senator Bill Cassidy explained why he voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Cassidy said that Kennedy has strong views on vaccinations, even though many people disagree with him.
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Senator Bill Cassidy represents Louisiana and is a member of the Republican Party.
Cassidy is a doctor and the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
Cassidy voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the HHS Secretary.
Kennedy has controversial opinions about vaccines that do not match public opinion.
Cassidy spoke about his vote in a Sunday interview.
The confirmation of Kennedy has drawn public attention because of his vaccine views.
Cassidy aimed to clarify his reasons for supporting Kennedy despite the controversy.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decides cases through a detailed process that starts when a party asks the court to review a lower court's decision. The justices select a few cases to hear each term, then consider written arguments, hear oral arguments, and finally announce their decisions.
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The Supreme Court only reviews cases if at least four of the nine justices agree to hear them.
About 4,000 cases are petitioned each term, but fewer than 80 are chosen for review.
Losing parties in lower courts file a petition called a writ of certiorari to ask the Supreme Court to hear their case.
Interested groups can submit amicus curiae ("friend of the court") briefs to share their views on important cases.
Justices rely on law clerks—young lawyers who help summarize and recommend which cases to pick.
After selecting cases, both sides submit written briefs and present oral arguments before the justices.
Oral arguments usually last one hour, split evenly between the two sides, during which justices ask questions.
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